DERBY – Join Kellogg Environmental Center’s staff on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00am-11:30am for an in-person program where participants of any age can learn the reasons leaves change color in autumn and how to identify some common Connecticut tree species.
Participants will meet at the tent next to the Kellogg Environmental Center before being led into the woods at Osbornedale State Park across the street. While in the park, participants will be able to explore the many shapes and colors of leaves that can be found in Connecticut this time of year. After the walk, participants will be led back to the Center to investigate autumn leaves under microscopes to gain a closer understanding of why leaves change color as well as general plant cell structure. Participants will also be provided with instructions for autumn leaf craft ideas to take home with them.
Registration is required for this free program. Register directly at https://coeearegistration.wufoo.com/forms/zhc37vv11qz4ca/ or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203)734‑2513 for assistance. Please visit Calendar of Events (ct.gov) webpage to see additional programs being offered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby. For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203)734‑2513.
The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors(https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf).
